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Prime Minister Lawrence Wong tears as he speaks at the NTUC May Day Rally at Downtown East on May 1, 2026.

Op-ed: PM Wong Cried, So What?

Just one year into his job as Prime Minister, Lawrence Wong cried. He choked when he spoke at the May Day rally.

ERP gantry near Esplanade.

Op-ed: How to Save Money While Driving Something Expensive

Minister for Education, Mr Desmond Lee during a regular school visit to Teck Ghee Primary School.

When Silence Hurts: Confronting Bullying with Courage and Care

The new Kerala-style Hindu temple will be named the Sree Guruvayoorappan Ayyappan Temple.

Op-ed: A New Temple, An Old Realisation

Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai.

From Pichai Jargon to Normal English: An Arduous Journey

All these words originated from various Indian languages, says the writer.

India’s Contribution to English: Mindboggling… But Unappreciated

(From Left) Jamshed Fozdar, Daisy Irani, Jamhsed’s wife Parvati and Daisy’s husband Subin Subaiah.

Op-ed: Conversations with a 100-Year-Old

Paddy Rangappa shares tips and tricks on what makes a good cover letter!

Take Cover: Mind-Blowing Cover Letter Attached!

Columnist Paddy Rangappa writes about the traits Americans should learn from Indians.

Op-ed: What Americans Should Learn From Indians

‘Babu Singh’ can be a lazy moniker for any turbaned Sikh male.

Op-ed: When Words Turn Feral

A man in the act of meditation.

Rajyogi Brahma Kumar Nikunj: Why the World is Turning to Meditation Again

Lynlee Foo, host of the ‘The Afternoon Update’ at MONEY FM 89.3, together with editor of tabla!, Venga Subramaniam.

The Editor’s Beat: How Vernacular Media Stays Relevant in a Digital-first Age

 Ms Anu Gupta’s Indian-style tumbler and saucer with coffee made from Indonesian beans.

Op-ed: My Life in Two Mugs

The writer muses about the pitfalls of social media.

Lost in the Feed: The Pitfalls of Social Media

The author, Paddy Rangappa, is embarrassed of his pet name from childhood.

Op-ed: Pet Names and Embarrassment

Potlucks have now become the heartbeat of diaspora life.

Potlucks: The Heartbeat of Diaspora Life

It’s impossible to escape the omnipresence of the Indian film industry, says the author Bernita Rayen.

Op-ed: Indian Cinema Should Bin Cliches

A grandfather reading Tamil Murasu with his grandchildren.

Op-ed: My Street-smart Grandparents

A supermarket aisle.

Op-ed: Super(market)man Never Retires

(Clockwise from top left) Daisy Irani Subaiah, Asad Latif, Paddy Rangappa and Khushwant Singh.

Our Contributors Wish tabla! Well

Daisy Irani pens an op-ed about the silent superstars in our homes, our helpers.

Silent Superstars: The Helpers in Our Homes

Since its inception on October 10, 2008, tabla! has expertly navigated the rich tapestry of Indian cultures, celebrating the unique heritage of different communities while uniting both local and expatriate Indians in a shared space of news and celebration.

Happy 17th Anniversary, tabla!

Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton during a practice lap on Oct 4, 2025 on the Marina Bay Street Circuit for the Singapore Grand Prix.

Singapore Grand Prix: A Young Indian Woman’s Passion for F1

Tees with local dishes and delicacies.

Wearing Your Comfort Food on Your Chest

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